Apple Seeds 3rd Developer Release for iOS 9, El Capitan, watch OS 2

By Bryan Chaffin

Jul 8th, 2015 3:22 PM EDT

Apple on Wednesday seeded the third developer releases of iOS 9 (build 13A4293f), OS X 10.12 El Capitan (build 15A216g), and watch OS 2 (build 13S5293e). The new releases include a new two-factor authentication system for iOS 9 and El Capitan, the News app and Apple Music in iOS 9. Release notes for this watch OS 2 version have not been published.

iOS 9 Beta 3

There are three major inclusions in the iOS 9 release: a new two-factor authentication system we are covering separately; the News app; and access to Apple Music.

In addition, Apple has updated the folder view on iPad to display a 4 x 4 grid, rather than 3 x 3. Developers will also find dedicated folders for selfies and screenshots in their Photos app.

4 x 4 Grid in Folders on iPad for iOS 9 Beta 3

OS X 10.12 El Capitan Beta 3

Like iOS 9, this release of El Capitan includes the new two-factor authentication system we are covering in a separate piece. The Photos app also has the new folders for selfies and screenshots.

Selfies Folder in Photos App for El Capitan Beta 3

Screenshots Folder in Photos App for El Capitan Beta 3

watch OS 2 Beta 3

Apple hasn't published release notes for this version.

Developers can find all of these releases in the Apple Developer Connection. Please let us know what you find in these releases in the comments below.